Evaluating Contrast Sensitivity in Asian Indian Pre-Term Infants With and Without Retinopathy of Prematurity.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contrast threshold in Asian Indian preterm infants with and without retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) using Newborn Contrast Cards measured during the first ROP screening and to correlate with final outcome and visual acuity at 3 months of corrected age.

Methods

Preterm infants born ≤ 2000 grams birth weight (BW) and/or ≤ 34 weeks gestational age (GA) undergoing ROP screening were enrolled prospectively. Visual acuity was recorded using Teller Acuity Cards. Contrast threshold was measured with Newborn Contrast Cards at first screening visit and at the end of ROP screening at 40 weeks of postmenstrual age or older.

Results

Of the 173 study infants, 134 (77.5%) did not have any stage of ROP. Of the remaining 39 (22.5%

SUBMITTER: Thomas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8054629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature